In Nicomachean Ethics, the illustrious Greek philosopher, Aristotle is said to have stated “well begun is half done”. Indeed, a good beginning will always make a longstanding feeling and this time around this parable seems to be more accurate when one thinks of Modi Sarkar.

Millions
of Indians voted for ‘Team Modi’ leaving its immediate rivals far
behind. Over 810 million voters for 36 days from April 7 to May 12, 9
phases of election, 12 crore first time voters, huge social media and
Internet based campaign along with corporate and huge media support.

In
Focus

The
great Indian election circus have been so pro-BJP defying all
expectation. BJP claimed 283 seats by its own and 336 for the
NDA, the coalition system.

The
very invitation to the swearing in ceremony of the government being
extended to South Asian countries signaled the intention masked among
the circle. If one is to read things along with the initial decisions
pertaining to draft Cabinet note that proposes to allow up to 100 per
cent foreign direct investment in defence and plans are underway to
open up hundred per cent in railway and infrastructure development
portfolios. In fact, Mr. Modi has aspirations that go beyond three
seas and the confines of the great Himalayas at least in the
subcontinent.

It
is said that Narendra Modi supporters believed that all Hindus
in India became one during sixteenth general election and voted for
him. Mr. Modi sending his ashwamedha horse to Sri Lanka,
Nepal, Pakistan and to Afghanistan was in fact, castle in the
sky.

The
day after the swearing in ceremony, the national media discussed
about Irom Sharmila,
who
in connection with appearance for a pending court case against her,
was also hoping to meet Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to discuss
on the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. However,
contrary to the initial pre-election media propaganda and rhetoric,
Mr. Modi seemed to have lost leadership in bringing in the
sentimental issues under control. He was not willing to cap on things
that could bring about much exposure as well relief to people who
suffer from years of fight for justice.

On
the question of AFSPA, he was unwilling to disclose anything even
during his election campaign in northeast India. The perception under
way is that he could have at least talked to Irom Sharmila, for which
she has been on an indefinite fasting over a decade or more. Mr. Modi
failed desperately to have a good beginning to catch the imagination
of his subjects.

People
oriented system to be in place in government machinery was one of his
10-point policy priorities unveiled recently and popular decisions
could have even added a thumbs up to his government that calls for a
government with human face.

Certainly,
a surfeit of issues that this government should take care of or at
least could take a note on for which the government got such a huge
mandate from the people. Kudankulam, Gadgil
Commission
report on western Ghats, Posco led multi-crore project in Odisha,
Lokpal, series of gang rapes reported including the one on December
16, fuel price, in particular those of diesel, among the many, the
government should at least speak about it.

On
many ongoing projects, the government could have shielded a temporary
moratorium, because people expected it and they deserve it. It would
be befitting of the great statesmanship, if Modi Sarkar stops on all
controversial projects undertaken by predecessors and extend a
touching hand over to people who suffer on sentimental issues
bolstered for the time being that the previous incumbents has shored
up.

The
thrust is more on economy not on governance and the message is very
clear from statements from hither and there. Kashmir, Article 370,
Uniform Civil Code, comes on high agenda, as there are unnecessary
talks and comments from various corners including media. With
ministers advised not to talk outside their portfolios to the media
reflect the other side of Modi sarkar.

People
for all time cherish great expectations about the ruling class, but
the ruling dispensation always fail to be aware of it at depth.
Leaders always come in to bridge this gap. However, this government
is at the most, going to be at the worst. The beginning is very
clear.

This
government is believed to follow the UPA polices on economy, and
indications are that the government is pro-market and pro-corporate.
Mr. Modi himself cherishes good relations with business tycoons and
celebrities as he invited the likes of actor Salman Khan and Ambani
to the swearing in ceremony among the bigwigs.

The
atmosphere is very clear, old wine in new bottle, empty promises and
surfeit of propaganda machinery to sell government. Those who
plan to do great things never say it aloud. The other one is
opposite; they speak but do not act. Lets wait and watch – which
category will Modi sarkar fall into?

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